Silvertip Gondola: New Plan, Old Debate

0:00It's April 8th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Vancouver News today, Local News powered by AI. Stone Creek Resorts is pushing a new gondola project as SilverTip and Camor, tapping into Alberta's All-Season Resort Act for support. The setup would shuttle folks in eight-person trams from near the Trans Canada Highway, through SilverTip Village and three-quarters-up Mount Lady. McDonald's for killer views. It comes with viewing platforms, a day lodge, and a restaurant at the top, aiming to draw between 200,000 and 300,000. Visitors a year. This is a fresh shot at a plan first floated back in 2017 that never got off the ground. Locals are split, with some long-time residents calling it a vibe killer for the area's peace and quiet, especially since the bow valley already feels. Swamped by tourists, critics worry it'll crank up the crowds even more. Earlier this week, the team hosted an open house to kick off public engagement and check land compatibility. The running wildlife and habitat studies now, to feed into the environmental review.

1:03Engagement wraps. May 11th, giving the province 150 days to decide. Approval means planning ramps up, though actual building stays on hold for another year. Potentially reshaping Mount Nexus for everyone around.